PerlGameDev/SDL
Rehashing the old perl SDL binding on cpan.org
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MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
SDL gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 83. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 5 stars a year. It ranks #12 among Perl repositories and #9,964 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#9117
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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SDL has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9117. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
SDL is an open-source project written in Perl: Rehashing the old perl SDL binding on cpan.org.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Perl for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/PerlGameDev/SDL.git
cd SDL⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
SDL coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed SDL into Perl backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install SDL using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/PerlGameDev/SDL.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for SDL.
Import SDL into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `SDL --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
PerlGameDev/SDL is currently ranked #9,964 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #9,964 | PerlGameDev/SDL This Project | Perl | ★ 83 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does SDL do? +
Rehashing the old perl SDL binding on cpan.org
What language is SDL written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is SDL actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 12, 2026 with 103 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does SDL have? +
SDL has 83 stars and 30 forks on GitHub.
How does SDL rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 83 stars, PerlGameDev/SDL is ranked #9,964 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #12 among Perl projects.
What license is SDL distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
